Legal19

Legal Issues Workshop 2024

DoubleTree Suites - Southcenter

Wednesday, October 23rd, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 24th, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Planned Topics Include:

Day 1

  • IME Updates - Using Recording as a Tool
  • Latest on the PTSD presumptions and Department Activity
  • 2024 Case Law Update
  • Identifying and Detangling "Dangerous" Claims
  • Ethics in the Era of Good Faith & Fair Dealing
  • How to use Surveillance

Day 2

  • Updates on DOSH and WISHA Compliance Issues
  • Quick Spotlights: Medicare Considerations, Utilizing Public Records & Reserving Rights for Vocational Efforts at Closing
  • Negotiating Strategies for Best Outcomes
  • Ovepayments - Obtaining and Collecting
  • Hear from new Business Member of the BIIA - Bob Battles
  • Panel Discussion of Experts Summarizing the Workshop

Workshop Leaders:

Chris Bishop, Wallace Mann Capener Bishop & Debney
Shawna Fruin, Reinisch Wilson PC

Invited Speakers Include:

Kelly Myers, Gress Clark Young & Schoepper
Omeed Ghaffari, SBH Legal
James Anderson, Cummins Goodman Denley & Vickers
Gary Franklin, M.D., Department of Labor & Industries
Chris Fender, Reinisch Wilson PC
Lynn Hendrickson, Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals
Bob Battles, Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals
Ryan Miller, Hall & Miller
Joe Urbanski, SBH Legal
Caleb Leonard, Wallace Mann Capener Bishop & Debney
Myla Sepulveda, Reinisch Wilson PC



New for 2024: Legal Workshop Sponsors & Exhibitors

As this is our only in-person event of the year other than the Annual Conference in May, we are opening up opportunities to community members to interact with attendees as sponsors and exhibitors. Click the button to take a look at package options and benefits, and contact Kari to reserve your opportunity.


Thank you to our Platinum Sponsor:

Hall & Miller


Venue & Hotel Information

DoubleTree Suites
16500 Southcenter Pkwy
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 575-8220

A limited number of rooms have been reserved for overnight attendees. The WSIA group rate is $149 per night for single/double occupancy. Must book prior to Sunday September 29, 2024 to receive the group rate.


Continuing Education Credits

WWCP — 12 credits awarded
DLI Certified Claims Administrator CEU Credits – applied for
Washington State Bar Association CLE- applied for
SHRM - 12 credits awarded

Attendees will receive a certificate of attendance to use in submitting continuing education credits. 


Pricing

WSIA Members - $489
Non-members - $749 (Not a member? Click here to join today!)

Full breakfast and lunch included both days

Cancellation Information

No credit and/or refund will be given for cancellations made after October 14, 2024.